Worship

Worship is where we hear God’s promises to which faith clings.

Whether you are a long time believer, or have just heard of Jesus for the first time, worship is a time and place set aside to receive God’s abundant blessings. During worship you will discover that God loves you and Jesus graciously includes all people in his family. We celebrate diversity.

Jesus Christ told the world that he “came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28) And so he welcomes you into his worship service in order to serve you today. Take this hour and let God work on you, taking your sin, your pain, and your struggles, and in return giving you forgiveness, comfort, and joy, through God’s Word, so that you might live a new and abundant life in Christ.

Notes about worship

Our Jazz Trio plays the 1st Sunday each month

All who come are invited to participate fully.

Holy Communion is served each Sunday. It is a meal Jesus shares with us. Because it is His meal ALL people are welcome to eat and drink.

We have two official choirs – Vocal and Handbell. Please contact the Director of Arts at the church if you want to share your love of music with the church!

Sunday School for children ages 3 – 6th grade follows the Children’s Sermon in each service. During Summer instead of Sunday School, children may access the activities table in the foyer, during the service.

Home Communion is distributed monthly to our shut-ins from our Visitation Ministers.

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All Church Activities and the Church Office are closed when Lucas County is under a Level 2 Snow Emergency. If a Level 1, please use discretion, your safety is most important.

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Lenten Midweek Activities

Wednesdays, Feb 14 – Mar 21 at 12PM & 6PM

During the season of Lent members and friends of St Paul’s and Glenwood Lutheran churches will have the opportunity to worship and fellowship in a variety of ways.

Each Wednesday at noon folks can gather in the St Paul’s Social room by entering through the parking lot door. There they will be led by Pastor Pete Bowmer in an informal celebration of Psalms through music, drawing, and scriptural reflection.

Then each Wednesday at 6 pm at Glenwood Pastor Chris Hanley will convene a study at Glenwood in the sanctuary entitled Prayer 101, team taught with Annelle Donaldson and Mindfulness Instructor, Jenn McCullough.

Mar 7 at 12PM – St Paul’s Visual and auditory spiritual exercises on the book of Psalms Mar 7 at 6PM – Glenwood Prayer 101: The Body in Prayer

Mar 14 at 12PM – St Paul’s Visual and auditory spiritual exercises on the book of Psalms Mar 14 at 6PM – Glenwood Prayer 101: New Possibilities for Prayer

Mar 21 at 12PM – St Paul’s Visual and auditory spiritual exercises on the book of Psalms Mar 21 at 6PM – Glenwood Prayer 101: The Year of Prayer

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Psalm Sunday Worship

Sunday, Mar 25 at 10AM in the Sanctuary

Procession of Palms

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Maundy Thursday Passover Meal

Thursday, Mar 29 at 6PM in the HeART Gallery

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Social Justice Stations Of The Cross

Good Friday, Mar 30 from 12PM – 12:45PM

There will be 14 stations representing the crucifixion of Jesus. A reader will be at each station and “Were You There” will be sung while traveling from station to station. The stations will begin on St. Paul’s front steps on Erie St and travel to Adams, then Michigan, Jackson and return to our front steps.

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Good Friday Worship

Friday, Mar 30 at 7PM in the Sanctuary

Stripping of the Altar

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Easter Brunch

Sunday, Apr 1 at 9AM in the Social Room

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Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, Apr 1 at 10AM in the Sunday School Room

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Easter Service

Sunday, Apr 1 at 10AM in the Sanctuary

Resurrection Celebration

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Glenwood Lutheran Easter Services

3/25 – Palm Sunday Worship – Sanctuary 9:45AM

3/29 – Maundy Thursday Worship – Sanctuary 4PM

3/30 – Good Friday Worship – Sanctuary 7PM

4/1 – Easter Sunday Worship – Sanctuary 9:45AM

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Sunday School

Sunday school is every Sunday morning at 10:15 AM.

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HandBell & Vocal Choirs

St. Paul’s Vocal Choir rehearsals are Mondays at 6:00 PM

Glory Bells rehearsals are Mondays at 7:15 PM

Music Minister’s Office Hours are 12-2PM on Wednesdays.

Glory Bells

St. Paul’s Choir

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Altar Guild Schedule 2018

March – Judy Kolhoff & Donna Zbinden

April – Jackie Druckemiller

May – Freda Lang

June – Becky Abitua

July – Cindy Rockwell & Linda Price

August – Judy Kolhoff & Donna Zbinden

September – Freda Lang

October – Becky Abitua

November – Cindy Rockwell & & Linda Price

December – Freda Lang

*If any changes need made to this schedule, please contact Becky Abitua.

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Communion Assistants Schedule 2018

3/4 – Jill Calcamuggio, Mary Fetzer & Sharon Kohler

3/11 – Mary Laws, Jan Montrie & Sue Krieger

3/18 – Jan Vogelpohl, Becky Abitua & Jill Calcamuggio

3/25 – Mary Fetzer, Sharon Kohler & Mary Laws

4/1 – Mary Laws, Sue Krieger & Jan Montrie

4/8 – Becky Abitua, Jill Calcamuggio & Jan Vogelpohl

4/15 – Peggy Bumcrots, Mary Fetzer & Sharon Kohler

4/22 – Becky Abitua, Sue Krieger & Jan Montrie

4/29 – Jill Calcamuggio, Mary Fetzer & Mary Laws

5/6 – Peggy Bumcrots, Sharon Kohler & Jan Vogelpohl

5/13 – Jill Calcamuggio, Sue Krieger & Jan Montrie

5/20 – Mary Fetzer, Mary Laws & Becky Abitua

5/27 – Peggy Bumcrots, Sharon Kohler & Jan Vogelpohl

6/3 – Jan Montrie, Jill Calcamuggio & Becky Abitua

6/10 – Sue Krieger, Peggy Bumcrots & Mary Fetzer

6/17 – Mary Laws, SHaron Kohler & Jan Vogelpohl

6/24 – Becky Abitua, Jill Calcamuggio & Jan Montrie

*If any changes need made to this schedule, please contact Chuck Atkins.

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Lectionary Readers Schedule 2018

3/4 – Judy Kolhoff

3/11 – Michelle Faylor

3/18 – Dave Price

3/25 – Elouera Bowmer

4/1 – Michelle Faylor

4/8 – Dave Price

4/15 – Judy Kolhoff

4/22 – Elouera Bowmer

4/29 – Michelle Faylor

*If any changes need made to this schedule, please contact Anne Schumann.

Worship

Sunday 10:00am
(1st Sunday Jazz led worship)

Sunday School: 10:15am
(Age 3 - Grade 6)

YouTube Service

If you cannot attend St. Paul's in person, you can watch the scripture readings, sermon, creed, and prayers on YouTube

Calendar

March2018

Being Muslim In America Today - Dr. Samina Z. Hasan

Samina Hasan M.D is a member of the United Muslim Association of Toledo. She is involved in the community in an effort to overcome the barriers of racism and bigotry. Dr Hasan has been involved in the general community for years tackling important social issues.

Parking will be available for free in the Kwik Park lot next to St Paul’s—Simply have your parking ticket validated when you enter the door and pay for lunch.*This is a wheelchair accessible entrance.

Cost: $15 including a light lunch.RSVP: One week prior to the First Thursday event. RSVP to FirstThursdayToledo@gmail.com

Brought to you by the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests Toledo Chapter Social Justice Subcommittee and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, downtown Toledo

This exhibit of shoes and photos tells the moving story of everyday Toledo folks and their spiritual journeys. Reading the short narratives accompanying each pair of shoes, you will engage in uplifting moments of challenge, the heartache of being forced to leave your home, examples of inner strength, successes, accomplishments, isolation, regret and exuberant joy. These stories will move you and make you laugh in a very memorable gallery exhibit.Thursday March 15 at 5:00-8:00pm - Meet the Artist Accompanying the exhibit are black and white photos by James Dickerson, featuring portraits of those he meets on the streets of Toledo.*Free parking is available in the Kwik Park lot beside the church. Enter through the side door accessible from the parking lot. Wheelchair ramp is through the first door on the right and leads directly to the elevator. Take the elevator up 1 floor turn left and enter the Gallery.

This exhibit of shoes and photos tells the moving story of everyday Toledo folks and their spiritual journeys. Reading the short narratives accompanying each pair of shoes, you will engage in uplifting moments of challenge, the heartache of being forced to leave your home, examples of inner strength, successes, accomplishments, isolation, regret and exuberant joy. These stories will move you and make you laugh in a very memorable gallery exhibit.Thursday March 15 at 5:00-8:00pm - Meet the Artist Accompanying the exhibit are black and white photos by James Dickerson, featuring portraits of those he meets on the streets of Toledo.*Free parking is available in the Kwik Park lot beside the church. Enter through the side door accessible from the parking lot. Wheelchair ramp is through the first door on the right and leads directly to the elevator. Take the elevator up 1 floor turn left and enter the Gallery.

This exhibit of shoes and photos tells the moving story of everyday Toledo folks and their spiritual journeys. Reading the short narratives accompanying each pair of shoes, you will engage in uplifting moments of challenge, the heartache of being forced to leave your home, examples of inner strength, successes, accomplishments, isolation, regret and exuberant joy. These stories will move you and make you laugh in a very memorable gallery exhibit.Thursday March 15 at 5:00-8:00pm - Meet the Artist Accompanying the exhibit are black and white photos by James Dickerson, featuring portraits of those he meets on the streets of Toledo.*Free parking is available in the Kwik Park lot beside the church. Enter through the side door accessible from the parking lot. Wheelchair ramp is through the first door on the right and leads directly to the elevator. Take the elevator up 1 floor turn left and enter the Gallery.

There will be 14 stations representing the crucifixion of Jesus. A reader will be at each station and "Were You There" will be sung while traveling from station to station. The stations will begin on St. Paul's front steps on Erie St and travel to Adams, then Michigan, Jackson and return to our front steps.